Alumni E-Newsletter - Summer 2023 | |
Deeply Leaning Into Mission | |
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Our campus was energized this year by the introduction of our new school motto, Duc in Altum, inspired by the Gospel of Luke 5:4, and means “going out into the deep”. We are happy to share the inspiring witness of how our community filled their nets spiritually, academically, artistically, athletically, and in our community this school year! View our Spring Wildcat Newsletter for recent happenings on campus and below for end-of-year Wildcat highlights!
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Honoring the Class of 2023 | |
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Marin Catholic's Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation Ceremony in honor of the Class of 2023 took place on Thursday, June 1, at the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco. Marin Catholic Chaplain Father Andrew Ginter presided and reminded our graduates that they will always have a home at Marin Catholic. He spoke personally in celebrating their accomplishments and the joy of what is to come. Presenting the diplomas were President Tim Navone and Principal Chris Valdez.
We are proud to recognize and congratulate the achievements of our 169 graduates who earned over 900 acceptances to colleges and universities. We recognize their accomplishments and the 27,190 Christian Service hours they have contributed to people in need, locally and around the world.
To learn more about the accomplishments of the Class of 2023, including their distinguished college acceptances, visit the Class of 2023 webpage.
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Congratulations to the 22 Alumni Legacy families in the Class of 2023! Legacy families are those with graduates whose parent(s) and/or grandparent(s) graduated from MC. We were thrilled to see many alumni family members, in addition to parents and grandparents, join our grads to celebrate their important milestones. | |
Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet | |
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On Friday, April 21st, Marin Catholic welcomed six new honorees into the Marin Catholic Athletic Hall of Fame. This year's honorees included Detroit Lions Pro Bowl Quarterback Jared Goff '13, Athletic Benefactor Richard Ghilotti '64, former NFL running back Kahlil Bell '05, standout tennis pioneer Lisa Beritzhoff '75, U.S. National and UC Davis Water Polo standout Carmen Eggert '09, and the legendary 1998 & 1999 Women's Water Polo teams.
To be eligible for the Athletic Hall of Fame, athletes must be at least 10 years from their graduation from Marin Catholic. Honorees are selected by a committee that includes the Marin Catholic Athletic Department and school president.
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Photos below from the Hall of Fame Banquet - Friday, April 21st | | |
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Dick Ghilotti and Bishop Tom Daly | | |
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Lisa Beritzhoff (in pink) and Family | |
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Carmen Eggert &
President Tim Navone
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1998 & 1999 Women's
Waterpolo Teams
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Marissa Hill '10
On October 8, 2022, Marissa Hill '10 and her husband, Tom Daley were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony at St. Hilary Catholic Church in Tiburon. They were grateful that the Most Reverend Bishop Thomas A. Daly was the celebrant of their wedding and joined in celebrating with Marissa and Tom during the weekend. Bishop Daly offered a beautiful homily infused with humor and grace. Marissa’s maid
of honor was Vanessa Alo '10, and one of Tom’s groomsmen was Marissa’s
brother, Michael Hill '14. Marissa and Tom live in Washington, DC, where
they are both practicing attorneys.
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Trevor Freeman '95
Trevor Freeman '95 joined Axos Bank in May 2023 to start the bank’s Fund Finance business. He was named SVP/Managing Director, Head of Fund Finance. In his role, he will be leading the bank’s efforts in working with Private Equity and Private Credit managers on their NAV, Hybrid, Subscription (both commingled and Single-Investor), Management Company, and General Partner Financing needs. He lives with his wife Antoinette and daughter Aria in Manhattan and is happy to say hello to any Wildcats visiting New York City! You can connect with Trevor via email at tfreeman99@yahoo.com.
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Ikaria Falvey '20
Ikaria Falvey '20 (US Military Academy West Point) was one of four United States Marine Academy cadets to complete Brazilian Mountain School. Ikaria was the first American female cadet to accomplish this extraordinary feat. According to information provided by the USMA, “this training was not only a physical challenge but one that also tested their Portuguese proficiency, cross-cultural competency, and their technical mountaineering prowess.” Congratulations Ikaria on this very impressive accomplishment. Marin Catholic is proud of you!
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Tom Thompson '68
Beloved English, History, and Theology teacher, Tom Thompson retired this school year after 49 years at Marin Catholic, 45 of them in classroom 301. In his honor, classroom 301 has been dedicated with a plaque to ‘Thomas A. Thompson, Storyteller’. President Tim Navone summed it up best, “We are losing a historian, a treasured colleague, our best storyteller, and a talented teacher. His colleagues will also tell you they will miss his friendship in the faculty room and his priceless snort (laugh) when your joke lands just right. We are grateful for your ministry, Tom, and your walking example of the virtues."
Many celebrations were held in the second semester honoring Mr. Thompson, but the culmination was at Graduation when Tom was awarded, by the Class of 2023, the prestigious honor of “Teacher of the Year”. Tom also delivered a moving Commencement speech to graduates and their families. If you did not get a chance to hear it live, it is worth a read...Tom Thompson's 2023 Commencement speech.
Tom was recently honored at the end-of-year Faculty and Staff Recognition lunch, where his colleague and former student Jessica Hawkins Kraus ‘78 paid tribute to Tom’s many years and awarded him the inaugural Venerable Bede Award, named after the Venerable St. Bede, the patron saint of historians. In her tribute, Jessica noted that the award from the History Department is, “because of his ongoing dedication to and love for History and English, his devotion to the Catholic faith, his high standards for good writing, and his friendship and collegiality with those of us who are blessed enough to have worked with him. Tom is indeed "venerable" himself. Tom deserves this first-ever Venerable Bede Award. Thank you, Tom, for your wisdom, your humor, and your friendship.”
Mr. Thompson, we will miss you and we hope you, your wife Therese, and your son Andrew '19 visit often. Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat.
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Marin Catholic alumni play an essential role in preserving and advancing the Marin Catholic mission. Your generous philanthropic support and commitment help to ensure we can meet the evolving needs of our students. Learn more about the many opportunities to support Marin Catholic students now and into the future. | |
Members of the Class of 1972 (below) reunited to celebrate their 50th Golden reunion weekend in May. The weekend included a festive dinner at McGinnis Park in San Rafael, a Golden Diploma Mass, a ceremony lunch, and a school tour at Marin Catholic on Sunday, May 21, 2023. It was a great weekend to rekindle friendships, share memories and remember those who could not attend. Thank you to Katharine Rose Kirner, '72, and Lynn Castellani Cole '72, and their entire team for putting on a fabulous weekend event. Congratulations to the Class of 1972 on their 50th Golden Diploma! Your Wildcat Spirit remains strong! | |
The Class of 2002 (below) celebrated their 20th reunion at Floodwater in Mill Valley in March with a fantastic turnout of alumni who had a great time celebrating their reunion milestone! | |
COMING UP ON A MILESTONE GRADUATION ANNIVERSARY?
The following reunions are in the planning stages. Contact information is provided. Don't see your year? Want to plan an event for your classmates? Contact Sandy Starkey at sstarkey@marincatholic.org or at 415-464-3844.
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CLASS OF 1973: 50-YEAR REUNION SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, October 7, 2023
A message from your Reunion Committee: It’s the End of our 50-year Absence from MC! Join us for a day of celebrating at our 50-Year Golden Diploma event! The event includes Mass, Golden Diploma Ceremony, School Tour, Luncheon by Ghiringhelli Catering, and attendance at a MC Football Game. Detailed Save the Date to follow! To learn more about this event and to get on the contact list, please contact Mike Boland '73 at mboland33@hotmail.com.
CLASS OF 1983: 40-YEAR REUNION SAVE THE DATE!
Saturday, November 4, 2023
The Class of 1983 reunion is scheduled for Saturday, November 4, 2023 at the Spinnaker in Sausalito. To learn more about this event and to get on the contact list, please contact Megen Gallagher Lawler '83 at mlawler@baydocs.net.
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Class of 1983 at their 30th Reunion | |
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Marin Catholic remembers our deceased alumni and prays for them and their families.
May they rest in eternal peace.
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Pamela Yoell Bradley '72
Louis Bartolini, arts patron and father of Paul Bartolini '73, MaryKay Bartolini '74 (deceased), LeeAnn Bartolini '75, Mark Bartolini '77 and grandfather of Nicholas M. Bartolini-Volk 2004 and Dylan P. Bartolini-Volk '06. Louis Bartolini, Art Patron
Beth Bell Fanucchi '57
Charles "Chuck" Cosce '57 Submitted by a family friend: The Cosce Family has been a fixture in Sonoma. Many will remember George & Elsie and their family George Jr, Chuck, and Jerry. The parents operated a bakery on Broadway near the Plaza until the City changed the parking from diagonal to parallel. (So what's new?) George Sr became a Sonoma Fireman and continued his work in the trades. George Jr. became a scholar, Chuck became a fireman and Jerry had Jerry’s Radiator Shop across from Maxwell Village. Elsie was the rock that held everything together & more. Chuck and Gail had a wonderful life together in Truckee and traveled all over the nation in Chuck’s immaculately custom Hot Rods, visiting family and friends. May Chuck rest in peace and God bless Gail and their fine family.
Katherine Hohm Drady '59
In Memoriam submissions for publication in these newsletters can be emailed to alumni@marincatholic.org.
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Have Alumni News to Share?
Submit a write-up & photo to Sandy Starkey, Senior Manager, Advancement, Community & Alumni Programs at sstarkey@marincatholic.org. We will be sure to include it in our next alumni e-newsletter!
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